Khaki Drab's approximate swatch sits in the brown family: dark in tone, muted in saturation, warm in cast. The leading result in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo German Tank Crew, scoring 88 percent digital color similarity. For a possible shade and highlight, compare Satin Brown and Satin Dark Grey, both Humbrol paints selected from the digital catalog. Digital similarity provides a shortlist; compare the actual paints before continuing a project.
Khaki Drab equivalents in other ranges
These candidates compare the stored digital color of Khaki Drab with other brands. Same-type results are prioritized, with color scores shown for each option.
- Closest Vallejo equivalent: Vallejo German Tank Crew, some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 2.4).
- AK Interactive's closest color: AK Interactive Rlm 81 Version 3, similar digital colors (delta E 2.6).
- Nearest in the Revell catalog: Revell 46 N.A.T.O. Olive/N.A.T.O.-Oliv (RAL 7013), some difference between the stored swatches (delta E 3.4).
- Best Monument Pro Acryl option: Monument Pro Acryl Bright Brown Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 5.1).
- From Citadel: Citadel Skavenblight Dinge, a larger difference between the stored swatches (delta E 6.1).
- The Two Thin Coats pick: Two Thin Coats Eidolon Grey, a broader digital color reference (delta E 6.2).
The stored colors differ by delta E 2.4 without a dominant lightness, warmth or saturation shift under our display rules. This describes the digital values, not the appearance of dried paint.
How to read the score
96–100Very close color
88–95Close color
78–87Similar color
0–77Loose color match
Scores compare approximate digital swatches. Test the paint before substituting.
Vallejo
AK Interactive
Rlm 81 Version 3
Dark Olive Drab 41
Field Drab (Fs 30118)
Ana 613 Olive Drab
Khaki Green No.3
British Dark Olive Green Pfi
Camouflage Green
German Field Grey
Ija #7 Ohryuko Nana Go Shoku (Olive Brown)
Ijn M3 (N) Nakajima Interior Green
Canvas Tone
Ral 6003 Olivgrün Opt.2
Field Grey Base #1 (Green Uniform)
Revell
Monument Pro Acryl
Citadel
Two Thin Coats
Green Stuff World
The Army Painter
Scale75
P3 Paints
Tamiya
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Found in 3 other brands with a similar digital color in the same catalog paint-type group.
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Frequently asked
What is the closest equivalent to Humbrol Khaki Drab?
The leading match in the same broad paint-type group is Vallejo German Tank Crew at 88% digital color similarity. Check sheen, medium and coverage before substituting.
What color is Khaki Drab?
The approximate digital swatch for Khaki Drab is a dark muted brown with a warm undertone (hex #554D3E). It is not a physical paint measurement.
What do I highlight and shade Khaki Drab with?
The digital catalog suggests testing Satin Dark Grey for a lighter step and Satin Brown for a darker step, both from Humbrol. These are computed color suggestions, not tested layering recipes.